How Do You Grow Cinnamon Herbs & Spices?
Cinnamon bark, an herb, is widely used as a spice. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, or C. zeylanicum) is a tropical evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka. Similar spices, also called “cinnamon,” are reaped from related species, like Cassia and Cinnamomum burmannii. Cinnamon is a member of the laurel family. The tropical evergreen tree that produces cinnamon spice requires a low altitude and a hot, humid, tropical climate that is difficult to replicate indoors or in a hot house. Mature cinnamon is a medium-sized tree, reaching heights of 20 to 40 feet, with attractive foliage, commonly used in ornamental gardens. Verify that cinnamon is recommended for the USDA zone that matches your geographic location. Cinnamon, a tropical evergreen laurel tree, grows in humid, hot climates. It is only suited to USDA zones 9b to 11. It does not adapt to other climates. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep, immediately after the last frost. Soil should have good drainage. Cinnamon seedlings require warm temperatures, pre
